I got arrested and have to go to court is the pending charge on my background

Many things are wrong or missing from your fact pattern & question. But, here are a few things to consider: #1. Cops routinely give bad advice to...

Typically, because most cases are "pleaded out" through the plea bargaining process, judges almost always accept the agreement the State and the...

Aggravated discharge of a fire arm vs attempted murder?

Both Ag Discharge and Attempt Murder carry significant time. Ag Discharge is generally a Class 1 felony (4 to 15) and Attempt Murder is a Class X...

You asked this question yesterday and got 4 good answers. Reread those to answer your first series of questions. You final paragraph asks a...

I am on bond regarding a felony charge in Peoria Illinois and I was arrested for a misdemeanor DUI. Will my bond be revoked?

Technically, any new arrest could trigger a VOBB, but those things vary greatly from judge to judge, and jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If I...

He may not have been arrested because the police don't have enough evidence to charge him, but they just might get that evidence if he goes into...

I have severe mental illness. Why aren't the courts helping me more in my case?

Cook County has a Veterans Treatment Court. There are veteran's courts at 26th st, and at each of the surrounding districts (Skokie, Rolling...

Does intial hearing mean my boyfriend will go to jail the day he has court? he received a email stating he has a intial hearing

See my answer to your other question, but most likely your boyfriend should be prepared to make some payment on his next court date. So, lend him...

What is a intial hearing ?

Initial hearing means exactly that, i.e., the first hearing when someone is brought before the court. It's difficult to decipher what your...

In addition to what my colleagues stated, not only can you be tried & convicted, but you can be sentenced in your absence. That means if & when...